Guests' reviews
Ali J | Jan 19, 2018
Very educational. Take an hour to explore this place and come out with some great knowledge. The students here are absolutely committed and very encouraging. Excellent place to visit.
Craig Nauss | Jan 17, 2018
Awesome experince surrounded by a beautiful park. Needs better access for people whom don't drive(not museum's fault)
Jackie Gordon Singing Chef | Aug 16, 2017
Never forget Africville. This small, but intimately curated museum and park is a loving testimony to the terrible tragedy in Halifax where a community of Black Canadians was dismantled and destroyed and eventually given recognition by the government. It was heartbreaking, but also inspiring from the point of view that the people from that tight knit community fought for their legacy and at least got the church rebuilt and the area renamed.
Totally worth a visit.
Shawna B | Jul 17, 2017
Such a sad but rich history of people of African descent in Canada. Time for a truth and reconciliation effort for black canadians. The time has past. Canada needs to recognize it checkered history in this regard.
This museum makes the experiences of the community real. A must see for every Canadian!
Mike Deak | Sep 7, 2017
I loved learning about the history of Africville, especially from the two ladies who worked there and were the children/grandchildren of Africville residents. They took the time to speak to my wife and I and teach us a lot about the dark history of Nova Scotia not many people speak about or acknowledge.
Chris Baragar | Jun 12, 2018
A nice, small museum that serves as a sad reminder of our all-too-recent hateful history. The demolishing of Africville is still very much within living memory, and it's very visible beyond the church interior what Halifax had done to its taxpayers here; by intentionally surrounding it with heavy industry and polluting facilities. The staff was very helpful and admission was a good price. You can read the primary documents of the city's apology and listen to the spirits celebrating the removed neighborhood. Definitely recommend the visit, and feel free to ask lots of questions!
David Wilson | Jun 29, 2018
A must visit for everyone who truly want to know that our indigenous population were not the only ones moved against their will. A step back in time where BLACK individuals trying to make a go if it was pushed under a rock which was difficult to get from under.
